Middletown Historical Society

Note to ALL 2009 Peach Festival Vendors:

You will be receiving your vendor packages via an e-mail on (or shortly after) JULY 21, 2009 with the following information:

*  Set-up and break-down instructions & timings

*  Parking Information

*  Parking Pass

The submarine war of the Atlantic

Dr. Gary Wray

Dr. Wray brings years of study and an interesting collection of images illustrating the submarine war on the side of the Atlantic.  Learn the facts, figures and, more importantly, the personalities of our entrance into World War II.

The lecture will be held at the Old Academy building (216 N. Broad Street, Middletown, DE) at 7:30pm.

Historical Society Announces Spring Speakers in Lecture Series

Lee Jennings, President of the Middletown Historical Society, has announced the speakers for this spring's meetings. 

The public is cordially invited to the presentations which are held at the society headquarters in the Academy Building at 216 N Broad Street, Middletown, DE at 7:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

For details on the interesting speakers and their topics of discussion, visit the 2009 Calendar of Events page.

February Historical Society Meeting:    

The February meeting of the Middletown Historical Society will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:30pm.  Jay and Wende Greene have graciously invited us to have our meeting this month at their house, the Biggs Mansion, at 210 North Cass Street .  After a short business meeting, we will hear Middletown High School art teacher Brian Miller talk about Victorian and vintage valentines.  Parking is available on street and also behind the Old Academy at 216 North Broad Street.

Peach Festival:    

Peach Festival meetings are already underway on the last Monday of each month.  Brian Rickards has agreed to be 2009 co-chair with Dave Matsen.  Join the committee and become active in planning this year's Peach Festival!  Call 378-8265 for more information.

Current Museum Display:     

The current museum display on educating early Middletonians is now open twice a month, the first Saturday from 9am to noon and the third Wednesday from noon to 4pm.  If those times don't suit your schedule, we are always glad to open by appointment by calling 740-5544.

2009 Dues:

The 2009 dues of $10 per person and $20 per family are now past due.  Please send them to the Middletown Historical Society at P.O. Box 567, Middletown, DE 19709.  Feel free to bring your dues (check or cash) to the February meeting.

March Historical Society Meeting:

The March meeting will be at the Old Academy on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:30pm.  The public is invited.

This month we start our regular opening hours:

      1st Saturday of each month from 9am until noon &

      3rd Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm.

We are always open by appointment by calling Alison or Dave Matsen at 378-8265 or 740-5544.

Come see the current display downstairs on "Middletonians Go to School:  A History of Educating the Local Populace".  It opened on November 22nd and was well received.  Entrance is free.

We had several guest speakers this autumn at out monthly meetings and ended 2008 with a fun tour of the Historic Odessa Foundation's yuletide display in December.  The board of directors has been meeting regularly and will meet again in February.  The next regular meeing of the membership will be on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30pm in the Academy building at 216 North Broad Street.  The public is welcome to attend.  There is plenty of parking behind the building.  

The 2009 dues are now payable; $10 per person or $20 per family.  Please make your check payable to "Middletown Historical Society" and mail it to:

      Middletown Historical Society, P.O. Box 567; Middletown, DE 19709.